Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with metal slivers, federal regulators said. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the recalled products were sold in Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia, as well as through Department of … Read more
Soup’s off. A popular vegetarian brand is recalling a canned soup over spoilage concerns. Amy’s Kitchen has issued a voluntary recall of more than 184,000 cans of soup. The product in question was sold in 20 US states and parts of Canada at popular chains such as Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons, as well … Read more
A popular cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to a private resort for another year, prompting some passengers to question whether the destination will ever reopen. Royal Caribbean recently said it’s extending its pause on visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027. Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination on Haiti’s northern coast, is popular … Read more
What the cluck. Federal health officials have issued a warning about chicken products due to potentially dangerous mislabeling concerns. The problematic poultry, sold at Kroger stores in nine states, is the subject of a public health alert courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The agency issued the alert … Read more
Although three in four Americans polled say they “care a lot” about what they put in their bodies, 35% have not thought about one essential part of their health in the past year: the quality of their tap water. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found that, at a time when most claim to … Read more
The latest functional beverage trend isn’t asking consumers to develop a new habit. It’s asking them to upgrade one they already have. As interest in protein consumption continues to grow, protein coffee has emerged as a popular way for consumers to combine two staples of their morning routine into a single drink. The concept has gained traction among fitness … Read more
Hantavirus has been all over the news lately due to a shocking outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The virus is typically transmitted to humans when they breathe airborne particles from the dried droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents. That’s how Oscar winner Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy, died last … Read more
New York’s iconic pizza and bagels may soon taste a little different as lawmakers move to strip out additives that can cause cancer and other health problems. The state legislature passed The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act on April 21, which targets potassium bromate — a chemical often used in flour to help dough … Read more
Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns, … Read more
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable chargers, rolling out a strict new policy in which passengers can only bring one charger each and are barred from putting the devices in overhead bins due to concerns over midair fire risks. The Dallas-based carrier said travelers will be allowed just one lithium-powered charger per person, capped … Read more
With flight prices soaring due to jet fuel shortages amid the conflict in the Middle East, one major airline is going the opposite route. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways announced it will be cutting fares on long-haul flights up to 50%. The ongoing war has had a negative impact on demand for travel, and the airline … Read more
Donald Trump Jr. has “concerns” following Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest last week, since the famed golfer is dating his ex-wife Vanessa. The former spouses share five kids together and People reported that a source told the outlet on Monday that “the recent situation raised some concerns” for Don Jr. The source also told People that … Read more
Public health officials are warning of a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa powder. Various lots of moringa powder capsules by the brand Rosabella have been recalled as part of an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, as well as with state public health officials. Officials are looking into … Read more
Chocolate bars sold across the U.S. are being recalled over fears they may be contaminated with salmonella. Spring & Mulberry, a Raleigh, North Carolina–based company, is pulling certain Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars from shelves after routine testing raised safety concerns, according to a Monday announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall involves lot No. 025255 … Read more
With the New Year comes a chance for a financial reset and more Americans are considering making financial resolutions in 2026 with a focus on short-term savings goals, according to a recent study by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s annual study found that 64% of respondents are considering a financial resolution for the new year, an increase … Read more
A viral TikTok trend claiming to offer better sleep on airplanes is raising alarms over passenger safety. Videos show passengers pulling their feet onto their seats and securing their legs with a seat belt while trying to sleep during flights — a position that has sparked debate about comfort, etiquette and potential health risks. The trend has drawn … Read more
Looks like people weren’t dreaming of a “bright Christmas.” Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree farm in New Jersey had Christmas Grinches saying fir-getaboutit after offering Yuletide pines that come in a kaleidoscopic array of colors. Dubbed “New Jersey’s original colored tree farm,” the White Township-based fir trader offers trees in 9 different colors: pink, purple, dark blue, … Read more
Fans are concerned over La Toya Jackson’s appearance. The singer, 69, shared a video to Instagram on Monday featuring several images of herself looking extremely thin. Jackson wore a long-sleeve red top, black pants and a gold chain belt and a bracelet. She accessorized with gold pointy-toed heels. La Toya Jackson looked thinner in a … Read more
Late-night host Bill Maher admitted on Monday that he’s stopped performing stand-up comedy over escalating safety concerns, saying today’s deep divisions have made him nervous about performing live — especially following recent acts of political violence. “I feel like it was a great choice because I don’t want to be out there in this country in this … Read more
We’re in sad company. Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers won’t be attending the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, due to concerns regarding his health. “My hope was to be at the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at … Read more